Academic Catalog 2016-2018

BIO 3620 Medical Microbiology

Lecture and laboratory session provide an in-depth study of microscopic organisms of medical importance, focusing specifically on those viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminthes involved in pathogenic processes. Lectures will cover prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, microbial growth and metabolism, microbial classification, virology, microbial pathogenesis, and host defense mechanisms - 3 hours lecture. BIO 3625 lab component for BIO 3620. Laboratory sessions will introduce students to clinical methods of handling, isolating, and identifying microorganisms. In addition, students will be taught various physical and chemical methods used to control the growth and spread of pathogenic microorganisms - 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: BIO 2800 and BIO 2900 or consent of the instructor.

Credits

3.00 units

Corequisite

BIO 3625 - lab